CMA Ventures

CMA Ventures is a venture investment fund wholly-owned by Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO). They invest in companies at all stages of growth; from seed, to early stage, to growth capital opportunities. Their philosophy is simple—They are committed to investing capital where it can do the most good.

James Fogt

President and Senior Principal

Dustin L. Thomas

VP

Past deals in Iowa

Igor

Series B in 2016
Igor Inc. is a developer of a power-over-Ethernet lighting platform that provides intelligent control over LED lighting systems in various environments. The platform allows users to connect Igor-enabled LED light fixtures, motion sensors, and daylight sensors through standard Ethernet cables and network switches. It features an application interface that facilitates the wireless discovery of hardware on the network, the creation of virtual spaces for managing devices, and the assignment of specific lights, switches, and sensors to designated areas. This capability enables clients to achieve operational savings, easy configuration, and enhanced control over their lighting systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Johnston, Iowa, Igor Inc. partners with distributors, installers, contractors, and resellers to deliver its solutions.